DAZZLE VISION releases official Hakaine Maiko LINE stickers
Japanese hard rock band DAZZLE VISION has released a set of official LINE stickers for Hakaine Maiko, the UTAU vocal software character modeled after screamo vocalist Maiko. The stickers are designed to “let you show your angry side with no limits!” A video preview has been created using DAZZLE VISION’s song “Second” to demonstrate the feelings users can communicate with the stickers. Check out the stickers at: https://store.line.me/stickershop/product/1017770/en DAZZLE... Read More
DAZZLE VISION featured in Final Fantasy Agito battle scenes
Japanese hard rock screamo band DAZZLE VISION will be featured in the new Square Enix smartphone game Final Fantasy Agito. The band’s vocalist Maiko lends her signature shouts to the iOS/Android game during the weekend “Toubatsusen” battles where players fight together against giant bosses. Tsuyoshi Ishikawa (Pay money To my Pain/BONEZ) on the bass and Jin Kanza (Pay money To my Pain/BONEZ) also join in the BGM recording. DAZZLE VISION recently released their... Read More
DAZZLE VISION’s New Album Released Simultaneously In Japan And US
It has been revealed that DAZZLE VISION’s new album “FINAL ATTACK” would be released simultaneously in Japan and in the US on March 7. DAZZLE VISION is a band born out of the early-days loud rock scene. They are known for vocalist Maiko’s bipolar character, which is sometimes characterized by a child-like cuteness and at other times as a dominating empress, which is accentuated by her incredible screams. The new album ventures into new realms as the band experiments with... Read More
DAZZLE VISION featured on SADS tribute album
J-Rock screamo band DAZZLE VISION will be featured on the SADS tribute album to be released this March in Japan. DAZZLE VISION will contribute their cover of the song “Hate,” originally released on the album The Rose God Gave Me in 2001. SADS RESPECT ALBUM “M” Release Date: March 26, 2014 Geishun Label Official Site: http://geishun.net/ DAZZLE VISION will also perform at a 2-day release event concert “Carnival of Evil” with fellow contributors... Read More
DAZZLE VISION announces new album FINAL ATTACK
J-Rock melodic screamo band DAZZLE VISION has revealed the track list and jacket art for their new CD FINAL ATTACK. Their first studio release since 2012’s EVOLUTION, the album contains 10 previously unreleased songs in addition to hits “SECOND” and “EVOLUTION”. FINAL ATTACK releases March 7, 2014 in Japan. Track List 1. FINAL ATTACK 2. EVOLUTION 3. Circle 4. All Out 5. To The End 6. A Brand New World 7. SECOND 8. Heartless 9. Be Free 10. Sphere 11.... Read More
Screamo rock band DAZZLE VISION now on Spotify
November 1, 2013 – Japanese screamo rock band DAZZLE VISION released 3 early classic albums on Spotify this month, including their re-mastered debut EP ORIGIN OF DAZZLE. Fans can also stream the band’s first full-length albums Camellia Japonica and Crystal Children and share music links via Facebook and Twitter. Known for head-banging live shows and female vocalist Maiko’s signature death-voice growls, DAZZLE VISION has performed twice in America, most recently... Read More
JRock videos on Neon Alley by exist†trace, DAZZLE VISION, URBANGARDE
October 7, 2013 – Neon Alley viewers can now watch JRock videos by Japanese bands exist†trace, DAZZLE VISION, and URBANGARDE in between their favorite anime shows. Music videos play at various times throughout the day’s programming. All-girl Japanese rock band exist†trace made a special video for the channel during their visit to A-Kon in Dallas, TX earlier this year, where the members talk about their love for one of Neon Alley’s popular anime programs,... Read More
J-Rock bands DAZZLE VISION and CANTOY set concert record at Tekkoshocon 2013
April 11, 2013 — Japanese rock and metal bands DAZZLE VISION and CANTOY set the record for the highest-ever concert attendance at Japanese pop culture event Tekkoshocon last week, with 1100 fans attending the live performance at Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center during the April 5-7 weekend. The concert was headlined by screamo band DAZZLE VISION, whose lead singer Maiko challenged the audience with “Show me what you got!” before launching... Read More
Tekkoshocon Guests DAZZLE VISION and CANTOY comment videos
February 5, 2013 — Tekkoshocon music guests DAZZLE VISION and CANTOY have released comment videos for fans on YouTube. The Japanese rock bands will perform live at Tekkoshocon on April 6, 2013, and have made special messages for their fans with English subtitles, featuring introductions by the band members and remarks about their plans for the concert in Pittsburgh. DAZZLE VISION Comment video Facebook event page – http://www.facebook.com/events/159456090872050 CANTOY Comment... Read More
DAZZLE VISION returns to America for Tekkoshocon 2013
September 24, 2012 – Japanese hard-rock screamo band DAZZLE VISION will return to America to perform at Japanese anime and culture event Tekkoshocon in Pittsburgh, PA. Famous for her “Death Voice,” melodic vocals, and high-fashion lolita style, singer Maiko and her band-mates made their USA debut at Sakura-Con 2010 as the opening act for HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR. Since then, DAZZLE VISION has toured in Japan with American rock band Evanescence, released two more... Read More